Biography

Career Transactions: Originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2013…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as a free agent on March 11, 2016.

At a Glance:

Started Super Bowl XLVIII and helped Seattle top Denver, 43-8.

Helped Seattle lead the NFL and set a franchise record with 2,762 rushing yards in 2014.

Father, Alvin Sr., was a basketball player at Arkansas.

Seasonal Reviews:

2015: Started three of 14 games played…(11/1) at Dal.: Started at LT in place of Russell Okung as part of a unit that didn’t allow a sack for the first time in 30 games.

2014: Started five of 14 games played…Helped Seattle lead the NFL and set a franchise record with 2,762 rushing yards…(11/1) vs. Oak.: Made his first career start at LG…(1/18/15) vs. GB: Started at RT in the NFC Championship Game.

2013: Appeared in 14 games as a rookie…Saw action at guard, tackle and on special teams…(2/2/14) vs. Den.: Started in Super Bowl XLVIII as an extra blocker.

College: Started 38 consecutive games at Arkansas, blocking for a 3,000-yard passer in back-to-back seasons…Part of an offensive line in 2010 that blocked for a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in school history…Earned All-America and All-SEC honors as a sophomore…Named to Freshman All-America Team and the SEC All-Freshman Team…Majored in recreation and sports management.

Personal: Born in Tulsa, Okla…Native of Broken Arrow, Okla…Father, Alvin Sr., was a basketball player at Arkansas…Brother, Jeffery Mead, plays wide receiver at Oklahoma…Worked at Blue Bell Creamery in Broken Arrow, Okla. in high school…High School: Attended Broken Arrow High School where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line…Earned all-state and all-district recognition as a senior…Also played basketball and track and field…Community Involvement: Volunteered at weekend football camps and donated school supplies in Tulsa…Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys fishing and playing basketball in his spare time…Favorite movie is The Martian and favorite TV show is Martin.

Career Transactions: Originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2013…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as a free agent on March 11, 2016.

At a Glance:

Started Super Bowl XLVIII and helped Seattle top Denver, 43-8.

Helped Seattle lead the NFL and set a franchise record with 2,762 rushing yards in 2014.

Father, Alvin Sr., was a basketball player at Arkansas.

Seasonal Reviews:

2015: Started three of 14 games played…(11/1) at Dal.: Started at LT in place of Russell Okung as part of a unit that didn’t allow a sack for the first time in 30 games.

2014: Started five of 14 games played…Helped Seattle lead the NFL and set a franchise record with 2,762 rushing yards…(11/1) vs. Oak.: Made his first career start at LG…(1/18/15) vs. GB: Started at RT in the NFC Championship Game.

2013: Appeared in 14 games as a rookie…Saw action at guard, tackle and on special teams…(2/2/14) vs. Den.: Started in Super Bowl XLVIII as an extra blocker.

College: Started 38 consecutive games at Arkansas, blocking for a 3,000-yard passer in back-to-back seasons…Part of an offensive line in 2010 that blocked for a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in school history…Earned All-America and All-SEC honors as a sophomore…Named to Freshman All-America Team and the SEC All-Freshman Team…Majored in recreation and sports management.

Personal: Born in Tulsa, Okla…Native of Broken Arrow, Okla…Father, Alvin Sr., was a basketball player at Arkansas…Brother, Jeffery Mead, plays wide receiver at Oklahoma…Worked at Blue Bell Creamery in Broken Arrow, Okla. in high school…High School: Attended Broken Arrow High School where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line…Earned all-state and all-district recognition as a senior…Also played basketball and track and field…Community Involvement: Volunteered at weekend football camps and donated school supplies in Tulsa…Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys fishing and playing basketball in his spare time…Favorite movie is The Martian and favorite TV show is Martin.